FB2026_03 , released September 17, 2026
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Term exuvial fluid ID (Ontology) FBbt:00004978 (Fly Anatomy)
Definition Fluid that is secreted by the epithelial cells of the cuticle at each molt and that fills the space between the old and the new cuticle. It contains enzymes that degrade the old cuticle.[ FlyBase:FBrf0026589 FlyBase:FBrf0239094 ]
Also Known As"moulting fluid"
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     exuvial fluid | pupal stage
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                                   exuvial fluid  10 rec.
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